HLW Piping Field Engineer

Bechtel Corporation•Richland, OH

2d•$91,000 - $1,388,000•Onsite

About The Position

The HLW Piping Field Engineer performs construction engineering activities in the Piping/Mechanical discipline at the Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant construction site. The role involves construction tasks using nuclear codes and standards for pipe, equipment, and machinery installations. It develops work plans, interprets vendor installation drawings and manuals, coordinates materials, performs and documents inspections, reports progress, and resolves design and construction conflicts related to mechanical equipment and piping installation and testing. The position is located at the construction site, 22 miles north of Richland, Washington. The schedule is four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday, from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on day shift. Extended work weeks or hours may be required or authorized to support the construction schedule. The role requires field inspections and project walk-downs, including extensive walking, climbing ladders and scaffolding, using fall protection and other PPE, walking on elevated or uneven surfaces, and maneuvering in small or confined spaces. The project is designing, constructing, and commissioning a radioactive waste treatment plant for the U.S. Department of Energy at the Hanford Site. The plant will use vitrification to process and solidify radioactive and chemical waste. The Waste Treatment Completion Company, a Bechtel National and Amentum joint venture, is a subcontractor delivering construction, turnover, startup, and commissioning activities for the project.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, or a related subject from an accredited university and 5–8 years of Field Engineering or related experience; alternatively, 9–12 years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree.
Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without current or future Bechtel visa sponsorship.
Must pass pre-employment drug screening and a background check that verifies employment and education; a physical is also required for construction-site locations.
Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site and comply with associated security requirements.
Must be physically able to conduct field inspections and project walk-downs, including extensive walking, climbing ladders and scaffolding, using fall protection and PPE, walking on elevated platforms and uneven surfaces, and maneuvering in small or confined spaces.
Experience working in field construction interpreting specifications, procedures, vendor drawings and installation instructions, and codes.
Understanding of piping P&IDs, isometric drawings, and engineered-specific and generic “cookbook” pipe support drawings.
Experience scoping, preparing, executing, and restoring mechanical systems and equipment, including motors, cranes, hoists, and rails.
Experience working closely with diverse construction disciplines, craft workers, and oversight organizations.
Experience with piping and pipe support installation and inspection, and pressure testing of piping.
Experience installing mechanical equipment, piping, and pipe supports.
Strong knowledge of ASME B31.3, ASME Section VIII, Division 1, and related ASTM material standards and codes.
Strong ability to read, understand, and interpret mechanical and piping installation/construction drawings.
Strong understanding of change management and configuration control processes.
Understanding of welding processes.
Technical knowledge of a specialized engineering discipline, cost, scheduling, and contracts administration relating to construction of heavy industrial or commercial complexes.
Strong understanding of construction and system-completion walk-downs and pressure testing.
General awareness of environmental laws and government compliance standards.
Knowledge of Lock Out Tag Out safety requirements.
Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications in accordance with current Bechtel standards.
General awareness of local labor laws and issues, and general knowledge of state, federal, and local contracting requirements.
Experience working with, supervising, and administering subcontractors.

Nice To Haves

Nuclear construction knowledge.
Knowledge of Bechtel’s Zero Accident Safety Program and familiarity with current industry standards.
Familiarity with current industry quality standards.
Knowledge of project-specific environmental compliance requirements.
Knowledge and experience of the ISMS guiding principles and core functions.
Working knowledge of the history and status of the WTP High-Level Waste facility.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with engineering on constructability and design issues related to mechanical equipment and systems.
Develop work plans, coordinate materials, perform and document inspections, report progress, and resolve design and construction conflicts concerning piping and mechanical equipment installation and testing.
Provide leadership in a team-based environment and be responsible for the activities of assigned construction engineers.
Direct preparation of material takeoffs for field-purchased piping material and equipment, and review requisitions for field purchases.
Support field procurement with inspection and receipt of piping and pipe support materials.
Review preparation of construction drawings and schedules.
Assist Field Engineers and Superintendents in interpreting design and vendor drawings, and monitor pipe commodity delivery, storage, and installation.
Interface with the survey team for laser scanning, as-building, and general layout of equipment and piping installations.
Review specifications, procedures, inspection reports, delivery schedules, vendor manuals, and technical data.
Develop pressure test packages and perform, witness, and document test acceptance.
Coordinate subcontractor work and interface with client personnel as required.
Interface with Construction Automation and Project Controls; perform takeoffs from Issued For Construction drawings, provide input to quantity tracking applications, and report weekly installed quantities to Project Controls.
Perform constructability reviews of engineering designs and resolve issues with engineering and the fabricator.
Use TEAMWorks to verify accurate data from engineering and suppliers.
Promote a safe work environment and support Bechtel’s Zero Accident Program.
Foster an environment based on openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.